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Mirage or Reality? The Limitations of Online Job Postings

By LMIC-CIMT | June 20, 2025

Introduction Online job postings (OJP) are everywhere-on LinkedIn, platforms like Indeed, and company websites. But as more researchers, policymakers, and educators turn to OJP for real-time insights, one important question remains:…

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Reflections from the 2025 Polytechnics Showcase

By Ken Chatoor | June 16, 2025

A first impression of Winnipeg Truth and reconciliation in action The role of Indigenous people in Winnipeg and Canada’s history and the importance of meaningfully working with Indigenous people to boost…

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Welcome to Canada! (But Not the Full Labour Market)

By Lorena Camargo and Gabrielle Larose | April 17, 2025

Introduction Every year, thousands of skilled newcomers arrive in Canada, ready to put their expertise to work. What many believe will be a straightforward process of verifying their education, skills, and…

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Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Labour Market Insights

By Lorena Camargo and Sukriti Trehan | November 25, 2024

Listen to this article as an audio recording How the Labour Market Information Council is exploring artificial intelligence to support the labour market information ecosystem With advancements in computing infrastructure, deep…

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Temporary foreign workers, DEI initiatives, and return-to-work policies: The labour issues Canadians are talking about on social media

By Suzanne Spiteri | August 30, 2024

Listen to this article as an audio recording Every year on the first Monday of September, Labour Day is celebrated to advocate for workers’ rights and celebrate workers’ accomplishments. Last year,…

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The state of youth employment in Canada

By Suzanne Spiteri and Laura Adkins-Hackett | August 9, 2024

Listen to this article as an audio recording Every year on August 12, International Youth Day highlights youth issues internationally and recognizes the potential of youth as active partners in today’s…

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Guest blog: Navigating labour markets and information as a refugee in Canada

By Guest Blog | July 29, 2024

Listen to this article as an audio recording Refugees in Canada encounter significant barriers to accessing labour market information (LMI), and their access varies based on the immigration stream through which…

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How 2SLGBTQ+ people in Canada perceive diversity, equity and inclusion statements in job postings

By Suzanne Spiteri | June 18, 2024

Listen to this article as an audio recording Table of Contents Introduction This Pride month, our focus is on amplifying the voices of 2-spirited,1 lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus (2SLGBTQ+)…

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Inside the Canadian Economics Association Conference: Highlights and takeaways

By Michael Willcox | June 13, 2024

LMIC staff were in Toronto, Ontario this past week (May 30 to June 1, 2024) for the 58th Annual Conference of the Canadian Economics Association to share their research and engage…

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